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Abstract deadline for Spatial Information Day
By jnally on 14 May, 2026June 5 is the cut-off date for abstract submissions, with organisers seeking proposals across the geospatial gamut.
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By jnally on 14 May, 2026The newly launched mapping portal provides visual access to a variety of data about the southern continent.
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